Department of Accounting
History
The Department of Accounting was established at the inception of the university in October 2006 with 29 (14 male and 15 female) students and two lecturers namely J.A. Adetoso and S.A. Akesinro. However, Professor Taiwo O. Olowokure was employed and appointed the substantive Head of Department in October 2008. On assumption of duty, Professor Olowokure revised and updated the academic programme of the department in tandem with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Accounting Professional Body. The department had full accreditation for its undergraduate programme in 2010. In the year 2013/2014, the department started its postgraduate programme with MSc Accounting and PgD Financial Management with initial intake of 19 students (14 males and 5 females) and 5 PgD students (all males) respectively and subsequently in 2019 the department started PhD programme and resource accreditation was done in 2020. The department had since then been graduating quality and resourceful manpower occupying and contributing to nation building and economic development across the globe.
Vision
Empowering future-ready and God-fearing accounting professionals, driving business excellence, and fostering a sustainable economy through innovative education, research, and community engagement.
Philosophy
The general philosophy of the department is to provide scholarly and industry relevant education and training in the various areas of accounting and financial management, and to foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation, empowering future-ready and God-fearing accounting professionals to drive business sustainability and societal prosperity.
Staff List
1. Helen O. Aderemi-Bejide
Rank: Professor
Qualifications: BTech, MSc, PhD
Area of Specialisation:
Email Address: hoaderemi-bejide@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +2347033596988
3. P.S. Olowolaju
Rank: Professor
Qualifications: BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD, ACIT
Area of Specialisation:
Email Address:
Phone Number: +2348033524368
5. K.E. Ofoesie
Rank: Senior Lecturer
Qualifications: BSc, LLB, MSc, PhD
Area of Specialisation:
Email Address: keofoesie@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +2348034021610
7. Olayeni Ayoola-Akinjobi
Rank: Lecturer I
Qualifications: BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD, FCA, ACIT, CFA
Area of Specialisation:
Email Address: ooayoola-akinjobi@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +2348034925374
9. M.A. Idowu
Rank: Lecturer I
Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD
Area of Specialisation:
Email Address: maidowu@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +2348032839349
11. P.O. Akinselure
Rank: Lecturer I
Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD
Area of Specialisation:
Email Address: poakinselure@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +2348159408993
2. F.M. Epetimehin
Rank: Professor
Qualifications: BSc, MBA, DBA, PhD (Business Administration), PhD (Risk Disaster Management), ACII, ACIB
Area of Specialisation:
Email Address: fmepetimehin@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +2348037182112
4. A.O. Oladipupo
Rank: Professor
Qualifications: BSc, LLB, MSc, PhD
Area of Specialisation:
Email:
Phone Number: +2348055160668
6. I.A. Akosile
Rank: Lecturer I
Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD
Area of Specialisation:
Email: iaakosile@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +234806448132
8. B.I. Arema
Rank: Lecturer I
Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD
Area of Specialisation:
Email: biarema@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +2348035077310
10. I.M. Falayi
Rank: Lecturer I
Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD
Area of Specialisation:
Email:
Phone Number: +2349030297154
12. Oluwatoyin D. Olayinka
Rank: Lecturer II
Qualifications: BSc, MSc
Area of Specialisation:
Email: odolayinka@jabu.edu.ng
Phone Number: +2348064238114
Phone
07033596988